Use of UFLC-PDA for the Analysis of Organic Acids in Thirty-Five Species of Food and Medicinal Plants

Summary

This analytical methods paper describes the application of ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array detection to characterise and quantify organic acids in thirty-five species of food and medicinal plants. The work contributes to phytochemical profiling methodology and may inform nutritional composition databases for wild and cultivated plant foods. As no geographic origin is named in the title or available metadata, the applicability to specific agricultural contexts remains unclear.

Regional applicability

The study is a methodological contribution to food analysis rather than a farming or agricultural systems study. Its relevance to UK farming or practice depends on whether any of the thirty-five species are locally grown or consumed; without geographic context or species detail, direct applicability cannot be assessed. The chromatographic method may be transferable to UK plant food composition work.

Key measures

Organic acid concentrations (likely citric, malic, tartaric, and other major organic acids) detected and quantified by UFLC-PDA across thirty-five plant species

Outcomes reported

The study developed and applied UFLC-PDA (ultra-fast liquid chromatography with photodiode array detection) methodology to quantify organic acid profiles across thirty-five species of food and medicinal plants. The work characterized the organic acid composition of diverse plant species as a contribution to their nutritional and phytochemical characterisation.

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